Description
These Easy Lemon Donut Holes are a delightful treat featuring fluffy biscuit dough fried to golden perfection and coated with a tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for a quick homemade dessert or a sweet snack, they combine the rich flavor of lemon juice and lemon liquor with the light sweetness of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Biscuits (8 biscuits)
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 4 cups)
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 2 Tbsp lemon liquor
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Place about 4 cups of vegetable oil in a large dutch oven and heat it until it reaches 350°F, ensuring the oil is hot enough for frying the donut holes evenly.
- Prepare the biscuit dough: Cut each of the 8 biscuits into four pieces to create smaller portions that will become the donut holes.
- Form the donut holes: Roll each biscuit piece into a ball using the palms of your hands, forming smooth, round shapes for frying.
- Prepare for frying: Line a baking sheet with paper towels to drain excess oil from the donut holes after frying.
- Fry in batches: Carefully place 5-6 biscuit balls into the hot oil at a time to avoid overcrowding, which can lower the oil temperature.
- Cook to golden perfection: Fry the biscuit balls for 3-4 minutes, turning them continually to ensure they cook evenly and achieve a deep golden brown color.
- Drain the donut holes: Remove the fried donut holes from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheet to drain and cool slightly.
- Make the lemon glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon liquor until smooth and fully combined.
- Glaze the donut holes: While the donut holes are still slightly warm, dip or drizzle them with the lemon glaze to coat evenly, allowing the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange the glazed lemon donut holes on a serving platter and enjoy them fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure the oil temperature stays steady at 350°F to ensure even cooking and prevent the donut holes from absorbing too much oil.
- The lemon glaze can be adjusted in sweetness and tanginess by varying the amount of lemon juice or powdered sugar.
- The donut holes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature accurately during frying.
- Exercise caution when frying to avoid burns or oil splatters.
